Delray Beach Senior Living Community Completes $6 Million Renovation Project

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. - Dec. 13, 2013 - PRLog -- Abbey Delray South, a senior living community in Delray Beach, has completed a $6.5 million renovation that focuses on enhancing dining experiences for residents. The project includes the creation of three distinct dining venues, as well as a variety of other upgrades to features and amenities at the community.

“Dining is huge among today’s seniors and the aging Baby Boomer population,” said David Randazzo, executive director of Abbey Delray South. “They want it to be a culinary experience and they want options. It’s one of the top considerations for people choosing to live at retirement communities.”

The renovations, designed by c.c. hodgson architectural group, create a resort atmosphere with resident-focused amenities. It includes a new bistro with attached bar and lounge, a formal dining room with a two-story ceiling, and a new garden dining venue. A new 5,000-square-foot gourmet kitchen also expands culinary choices for residents. Other renovations include a new Mediterranean-style entryway with a fountain and exterior facelifts throughout the community.

“We have an unwavering belief that environments affect people’s behavior and design is very important,” said Cornelia Hodgson, president of c.c. hodgson architectural group.

“The renovations are stunning and it reflects the refined atmosphere and hospitality focus at our community,” Randazzo said. “Senior living is seeing some major shifts in features, offerings and services, and it’s exciting to be on the forefront of those.”

“Our focus on resident-centered design puts us in a unique position to help translate the vision of forward-thinking communities like Abbey Delray South and its parent organization, Lifespace Communities,” Hodgson said. “They share our passion and enthusiasm for design that enhances quality of life.”

About Abbey Delray South & Lifespace Communities, Inc.

Abbey Delray South, located at 1717 Homewood Blvd., in Delray Beach, Fla., is a not-for-profit community that provides seniors with a liberating lifestyle experience and a variety of residential options, including maintenance-free independent living apartment homes, garden homes and on-site skilled nursing care, if needed. Residents enjoy a full range of services and amenities, such as a library, hair salon, fitness center, heated swimming pool and Jacuzzi, art studio and Lifespace Communities’ FitSix® wellness system. Lifespace Communities, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization that operates 12 continuing care retirement communities in seven states, serving more than 5,000 residents and employing 2,500 team members. More information about Lifespace and Abbey Delray South is available by calling (561) 272-9600 or by visiting www.AbbeyDelraySouth.com.

About c.c. hodgson architectural group

c.c. hodgson architectural group provides wellness-based design services to visionary clients who are passionate about creating healing environments for residents and patients. One of only 12 architecture firms in the country selected for the Planetree Visionary Design Network, c.c. hodgson focuses on person-centered design solutions for senior living, specialty healthcare, residential and veterans affairs communities across the nation.  Transforming clients’ visions into exceptional spaces and experiences that improve how people feel and function is the firm’s primary mission. c.c.hodgson has offices in Cleveland, Fort Lauderdale and Washington, D.C.